Salvador Ramon Mateo is President of FRIME S.A.U., one of the world’s leading companies in the tuna industry. Son of the founder, he has led the company for over 20 years, playing a decisive role in its transformation into a global reference in yellowfin tuna.

He has been closely linked to the seafood business from a very early age through the family company, developing a deep, hands-on understanding of the industry and its full value chain. This background has given him a comprehensive knowledge of the operational, commercial, and sourcing complexities of the tuna sector.

Since taking leadership in 2000, Salvador has defined the strategic direction of FRIME, driving its focus on tuna, securing global raw material supply through key strategic agreements without vertical integration, and leading the development of high value-added solutions such as marinated tuna. These pillars, together with a strong commitment to consistency, quality, and food safety, have positioned FRIME as the world’s largest processor of yellowfin tuna and a market leader in loins and portions, setting industry standards in reliability and product performance.

Beyond the company, Salvador has played a key role as a driving force in the international tuna industry, contributing to its development and evolution through a strong market-oriented vision and long-term approach.